Great video, very interesting to hear your perspective returning to GA/basic maneuvers as someone who has flown such advanced and complex aircraft! Thanks for the insight
Just got to this video today. Seems like a plane that you can enjoy for many years to come. I look forward to the inside cockpit audio "tours" of the area up there. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Make sure you tap the breaks before gear rotation. It reduces the amount of gyroscopic pressure on the main gear from the rotating mass of the wheel and tire. Saves your gear legs and motor
One thing to keep in mind based on your commentary regarding avoiding traffic by being on an IFR clearance: ATC does not provide separation between IFR and VFR traffic in class D and E airspace. If you're in VMC, it's still see and avoid. Sure they will try to provide traffic advisories, but that's all.
Did you ever fly the 1355 low level thru the Cascades? I did in the backseat of a Prowler. It was my second backseat flight, would have been during '94 Winter.
Yes sir. Affectionately referred to as the “million dollar ride” as it’s probably the best low-level route in the world. Quite a few takes from Topgun II were filmed along it too. Glad you got to experience it!
Same here. I've always loved the Jet Boat racing and learned more from watching 2 of his videos explaining the mechanics behind the performance than I have as a 30 year casual spectator. And now he's creating aviation content. Another subject I love. I didn't even know he was a pilot! It's time to share some more of that background, Eric. Lol!
Brother that was me 2 weeks ago. Hadn’t flown GA in 28 years and I had minimal GA flying prior to military. My only advice is be prepared to suck and go with a CFI until you’re comfortable. It will come very quick for you but no reason to rush it. Keep in touch if you get that 320, it’d be fun to do some aerial shots! SEA ALK here too so I’m sure we’d bump into one another.
I have taken a fair number of (usually cocky) ATP's flying and historically they have been by far the worst pilots I have had take the controls of my plane. They generally lack feel for what the plane is doing., the nice thing about my plane is you cannot break it, it will break you first. Enjoy the ride Eric as the learning curve will be steep and fun. Very good decision on putting the cameras away for the initial stages of this.
I was thinking about that as I’ve been asked it’s as sensitive as the F-18. My answer is it’s actually more sensitive but it makes sense. You’re comparing hydraulic actuators to direct cable linkage. There a delay and dampening with an actuator that you just don’t get with cable/pulleys.
@@JollyRogerAviation It is not even the dead feeling controls, it is just the size difference, you are flying something that is smaller then your jumbo jet cockpit. Isn't it great being excited for aviation again. So much new to learn and experience. I am sure you will do fabulous at it.
@@JollyRogerAviation very nice!! I got to fly a couple times in float plane’s going fishing in Canada. First time I went, we arrived at the outfitters and saw a plane taking off from there docks, only to see it getting pulled back by a boat a half hour later😬 engine seized!!! They were able to glide around and land. Two years later I rode in that same plane. They upgraded to a turbine engine. It would scoot!!
I don't understand this sorcery. How will you race this with no floats? Seems the turns might be a bit tight for it. LOL. Nice plane good luck be safe.
I thought I was the only one who knew what TLA stood for 🤣. I’ll try incorporate the definition when I speak. I guess followers will be a mix of pilots & non-pilots for sure and it’s definitely a different language!
Thank you so much for choosing to not film the flight training and focus on learning. I've had student want to film their training before and i've let them on occasion but I have noticed a significant decrease in their piloting ability when they are attempting to satisfy an audience while flying.
That’s one reason I haven’t been filming lately. I really want to feel 100% comfortable in this plane like I do at work in the Boeing. Once I get there, I’ll start filming again, but I just don’t. I always listen to that inner voice.
so seattle to wrangell is only 756 miles by plane is what I read and the range of the lancair is 1150 does that mean it will make that trip some day and no I'm just curious as I live down by coos bay now
I would recommend you put a camera under the plane and connect it to your panel so you can see if your gear is down, This is a very cheap upgrade. Very common for this model plane
@@JollyRogerAviation it just showed up in my feed so I clicked on the link. BTW, if you don't have plans, we have an airshow going on over here at MWH on father's day weekend
@@ShawnPossible right on! It’s interesting hearing how people discover it. Father’s Day weekend is our first race weekend unfortunately over in St John. Keep hounding me, sure we can rendezvous at some point!
I am 196cm tall. One day Lance Neibaur called me up in Switzerland and said: Martin, now I have the right airplane for You! I just finished the first Legacy prototype. OK I said, why me? Lance: it has a larger cabin than your 320 and it flys great! Ok I said, how much is the stall speed? Lance: it’s about 56kts! OK I said, my local runway is 1500 ft and I have a Mooney 201 now…
With thousands of hours in the Eagle, Viper, F-5 and Fulcrum I can say emphatically, "No." Only a fighter jet is a fighter jet. I'd like to have a Legacy, though.
Well of course! But I can say there are some similarities. This is not a Cessna 172, you touch the stick and it responds. We did 90% of our low levels in the F/A-18 at 200’ and 480 with an occasional demo for students at 100’. I can say the speed rush at 60-80’ and 250 is almost identical to 200’ and 480. I’m interested to hear how/where you got to fly the Fulcrum? How much time did you get in it? What’s your thoughts on how it did in BFM world against the viper & eagle?
@@JollyRogerAviation I flew Fulcrums as a USAF exchange pilot in Germany for 2 1/2 years in Germany (96-98). Germany inherited 24 Mig-29s with the reunification. 500 hours. The Fulcrum was a better BFM machine than the Eagle, but only slightly. It didn't have the sustained turn rate of the Viper. Me: ruclips.net/video/9uKCnIdXKPQ/видео.html
So, not only do you race the most nimble, powerful and badass small boats, but you're also a commercial pilot???? I think it's time for you to start telling us some of your background. Ya think ya know a guy...... Lol!!
@@JollyRogerAviation I must have been daydreaming when those things came up. I remember hearing you say former Navy, but I totally missed all the cool shit that went along with that. Honestly, the F/A-18 explains your love for jet boat racing. Lol! Those shots of you guys flying low and fast looked like you were literally driving uphill!! Awesome video Eric!! Keep em coming brother!! And thank you for your service, sir!
I had to watch it again! At 16:37 how much air would you say is between your ass and the mountain?? Sheesh!! Made my butthole pucker and I'm safely sitting in my recliner! Hahaha!!! That was an amazing shot!
You’re a darn good storyteller and narrator
I really appreciate that!
Wow ! Now that was different , and most informative ! Good luck with your new plane and new channel. Thanks.
Thanks Bob, hope you enjoy the upcoming content.
Love all the info you shared. Thanks again!! Well done Sir 👍🇺🇸
Thanks John, appreciate that!
Your honesty is admirable and refreshing. ❤
Thank you Nathan, I sincerely appreciate that.
Great video, very interesting to hear your perspective returning to GA/basic maneuvers as someone who has flown such advanced and complex aircraft! Thanks for the insight
It’s been interesting to say the least!
Just got to this video today. Seems like a plane that you can enjoy for many years to come. I look forward to the inside cockpit audio "tours" of the area up there. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Can’t wait to bring it to you!
@@JollyRogerAviation Thanks for taking us along!
Love the new plane. I think you’re going to enjoy GA. A lot of amazing people and really cool out of the way places to find
Yesssss adventures!
Make sure you tap the breaks before gear rotation. It reduces the amount of gyroscopic pressure on the main gear from the rotating mass of the wheel and tire. Saves your gear legs and motor
Great tip!
Don't you mean "brakes" instead of "breaks"? Don't want anything breaking. LOL
Thats a lovely travelling machine. Approved 👍👍
Lol thank you! I’m loving it!
The Pateys had a Lancair, sold it, and then bought it back because it was such a great plane. Can’t wait for some great content.
Ahh I didn’t know that part of their story.
I recall seeing vids of them flying a legacy and 4p I think.
One thing to keep in mind based on your commentary regarding avoiding traffic by being on an IFR clearance: ATC does not provide separation between IFR and VFR traffic in class D and E airspace. If you're in VMC, it's still see and avoid. Sure they will try to provide traffic advisories, but that's all.
Good point. The whole big sky, little plane theory keeps getting more & more sketchy lol.
@14:00+ Damn that was some nap of the earth flying! Awesome!
🤣
love it looks like a little rocket ship.
It really does! I love it!
Did you ever fly the 1355 low level thru the Cascades? I did in the backseat of a Prowler. It was my second backseat flight, would have been during '94 Winter.
Yes sir. Affectionately referred to as the “million dollar ride” as it’s probably the best low-level route in the world. Quite a few takes from Topgun II were filmed along it too. Glad you got to experience it!
Funny! I saw you flying over my house just North of Felts field on the hill. I've always been a big fan of the Lancair. enjoy flying her.
Are you sure? Lol. I haven’t been to Felts since February lol
Can you talk about your military career a bit? Would love to know how you got in, what you flew, etc .
You betcha, I’ll try to integrate that into one of my upcoming videos.
Yup, I am chasing you. Found you from Cleetus then to your boat racing channel now this one.
Awesome! Thank you Scott!
Same here. I've always loved the Jet Boat racing and learned more from watching 2 of his videos explaining the mechanics behind the performance than I have as a 30 year casual spectator.
And now he's creating aviation content. Another subject I love. I didn't even know he was a pilot! It's time to share some more of that background, Eric. Lol!
Interesting the big differences between military and GA. You flight reminds me of my first solo flight in an R22. :-)
God I was sooooo far behind the plane!
Very slick little air craft
It’s crazy slippery!!!
Sweet ride! SEA DAL guy here, and have been looking at a Lancair 320. Any suggestions for a 121 guy getting back into GA after 15 years?
Brother that was me 2 weeks ago. Hadn’t flown GA in 28 years and I had minimal GA flying prior to military. My only advice is be prepared to suck and go with a CFI until you’re comfortable. It will come very quick for you but no reason to rush it. Keep in touch if you get that 320, it’d be fun to do some aerial shots! SEA ALK here too so I’m sure we’d bump into one another.
Massive props Eric (aka stick and rudder man)
Thanks! Love the “cavu”
Digging the new channel!
Thanks Sean, I’m going to try to do one video per channel. Shouldn’t be too hard, we’ll see
I grew up in Gig Harbor, I remember as a young kid going to the restaurant at that airport, I be haven't been there in probably 25 years
It was tasty rockfish tacos !!!
Great comments and humility. Jets much easier to fly than pistons, hard to kill yourself in a Turbine though it can be done.
For sure! Push thrust levers to fo fast, pull back to slow down…done lol
Nice job on the commentary! I used to have an employer that flied so we often went places for cheeseburgers! Ill buy ya lunch on your way to alaska!
Wasn’t my best video but I know what I gotta do to make them better!
Completely different style if filming ! Looking forward to the next !
Excellent video.
Thanks Mark
Didn’t know you flew F-18… that’s so cool.
Best years of my life!!!
I have taken a fair number of (usually cocky) ATP's flying and historically they have been by far the worst pilots I have had take the controls of my plane. They generally lack feel for what the plane is doing., the nice thing about my plane is you cannot break it, it will break you first.
Enjoy the ride Eric as the learning curve will be steep and fun. Very good decision on putting the cameras away for the initial stages of this.
I was thinking about that as I’ve been asked it’s as sensitive as the F-18. My answer is it’s actually more sensitive but it makes sense. You’re comparing hydraulic actuators to direct cable linkage. There a delay and dampening with an actuator that you just don’t get with cable/pulleys.
@@JollyRogerAviation It is not even the dead feeling controls, it is just the size difference, you are flying something that is smaller then your jumbo jet cockpit. Isn't it great being excited for aviation again. So much new to learn and experience. I am sure you will do fabulous at it.
Great stuff!!! Not even into planes but had to subscribe!! What kind of range do you have, give or take head winds?
Well thanks for coming over! It has about 1100 mile range cruising at 220KTAS
@@JollyRogerAviation very nice!! I got to fly a couple times in float plane’s going fishing in Canada. First time I went, we arrived at the outfitters and saw a plane taking off from there docks, only to see it getting pulled back by a boat a half hour later😬 engine seized!!! They were able to glide around and land. Two years later I rode in that same plane. They upgraded to a turbine engine. It would scoot!!
Beautiful plane! Worry about those CHT's more than the EGT's. Look up Mike Busch (SAVVY aviation), great info regarding piston engine performance.
Thanks Buck, yes that’s what I’ve been watching mostly is CHTs. Haven’t gotten hot at all.
I don't understand this sorcery. How will you race this with no floats? Seems the turns might be a bit tight for it. LOL. Nice plane good luck be safe.
Lol that made me laugh!
nice plane good speach,new subscriber enjoyed
Welcome & thank you!
Eric
can you explain some of the TLAs used ? for the unknowing? AFR IFR etc etc
I thought I was the only one who knew what TLA stood for 🤣. I’ll try incorporate the definition when I speak. I guess followers will be a mix of pilots & non-pilots for sure and it’s definitely a different language!
That was awesome!
Thank you! I’m super stoked!
How far is your range Roughly. And congratulations Eric thanks for sharing. GODSPEED
1100-1200Nm
It is good to watch all content
Thank yiu
Thank you so much for choosing to not film the flight training and focus on learning. I've had student want to film their training before and i've let them on occasion but I have noticed a significant decrease in their piloting ability when they are attempting to satisfy an audience while flying.
That’s one reason I haven’t been filming lately. I really want to feel 100% comfortable in this plane like I do at work in the Boeing. Once I get there, I’ll start filming again, but I just don’t. I always listen to that inner voice.
Man, this or a glasair 3 RG are my dream planes.
Can you do a video on your panel/instruments?
The Glasair iii is pretty sweet too! I’ll consider the panel vid thx! 🤙
If you put your flaps down, when parked on the ground, it's easier to get into the plane.
Inmediate subscription, please do more vids I love your plane man
Definitely will, we’ve just been getting hammered with crap weather though! Thank for the sub !
Cool! You bringing it west or leaving it out there?
It’s home field will be KAWO Arlington Municipal
Retired Air Force, will enjoy watching.
Love it! Welcome!
The GA life is a LOT different than the Commercial aviation, you'll pick it up real fast
I’m already feeling somewhat confident lol. I’m looking forward to flying in & out of a lot of different airports this year!
what a beautiful plane congratulations
can do acrobatic manouvers?
It’s rated at +4.4 and -2.2G’s but it does not have oil or fuel feed under negative G. So….you can do positive G aero like loops etc…
so seattle to wrangell is only 756 miles by plane is what I read and the range of the lancair is 1150 does that mean it will make that trip some day and no I'm just curious as I live down by coos bay now
623 NM Arlington - Wrangell. Yes, this plane will be making that trip this summer. Shoukd be about 2.5 - 3 hours depending on winds.
@@JollyRogerAviation nice ..be safe when you make that trip
I would recommend you put a camera under the plane and connect it to your panel so you can see if your gear is down, This is a very cheap upgrade. Very common for this model plane
Not a bad idea ✌️👍🤟
After 28 years of flying, you were smart enough to spend some time familiarizing with this aircraft before doing anything else.
Yes sir
Really great coverage!! Definite like and sub.. Now to check out your other videos
Right on, I need to go flying more to make more videos lol
Just found this today. My home airport is MWH. Lots of airspace here.
Welcome Shawn. Can I ask how you found this channel? Glad to have you onboard!
@@JollyRogerAviation it just showed up in my feed so I clicked on the link. BTW, if you don't have plans, we have an airshow going on over here at MWH on father's day weekend
@@ShawnPossible right on! It’s interesting hearing how people discover it. Father’s Day weekend is our first race weekend unfortunately over in St John. Keep hounding me, sure we can rendezvous at some point!
@@JollyRogerAviation Will do, it's great seeing content from home town area. Blue skies.
Would someone that’s 6’ 5 fit in a plane like this?
That would be pushing it for sure!
I am 196cm tall.
One day Lance Neibaur called me up in Switzerland and said: Martin, now I have the right airplane for You! I just finished the first Legacy prototype. OK I said, why me? Lance: it has a larger cabin than your 320 and it flys great! Ok I said, how much is the stall speed? Lance: it’s about 56kts! OK I said, my local runway is 1500 ft and I have a Mooney 201 now…
That’d be pushing the height for sure. I’m 6’ even and fit perfectly but I think if my legs were any longer I’d have clearance issues with the dash.
Why no touch and goes in a Lancair? Curious.
Not sure. It’s just recommended to do stop & go’s or back taxi for full length takeoff. I did them the other day just fine so not sure the reason
@@JollyRogerAviation Thanks!
Your experiencing Aviation in reverse :D
Lol yep
With thousands of hours in the Eagle, Viper, F-5 and Fulcrum I can say emphatically, "No." Only a fighter jet is a fighter jet. I'd like to have a Legacy, though.
Well of course! But I can say there are some similarities. This is not a Cessna 172, you touch the stick and it responds. We did 90% of our low levels in the F/A-18 at 200’ and 480 with an occasional demo for students at 100’. I can say the speed rush at 60-80’ and 250 is almost identical to 200’ and 480. I’m interested to hear how/where you got to fly the Fulcrum? How much time did you get in it? What’s your thoughts on how it did in BFM world against the viper & eagle?
@@JollyRogerAviation I flew Fulcrums as a USAF exchange pilot in Germany for 2 1/2 years in Germany (96-98). Germany inherited 24 Mig-29s with the reunification. 500 hours. The Fulcrum was a better BFM machine than the Eagle, but only slightly. It didn't have the sustained turn rate of the Viper. Me: ruclips.net/video/9uKCnIdXKPQ/видео.html
Nice plane but needs a Jolly Roger Motif don't ya think?
I agree 100% look at my quick photo shop attempt on the picture of this channel 🤣
@@JollyRogerAviation Needs skeletal wings of like a dragon me thinks.
How many times did you almost call yourself Alaska to atc? 😂
Three lol
Check out ranger creek air Port in green water
2800’ x 30’ with fair asphalt. Might require a fly-by at least 🤣
Ephrata? Pick me up for a ride...😎
Lets gooooo
And it has AOA indicator alrighty then!
Yes it does! Haven’t really incorporated it into my scan yet, we’ll see how useful it is.
Sucks the company made a bunch of bad choices and now cant build full kits anymore…..RIP Lancair. I used to build these for the new owners of Lancair.
I’m not that familiar with what happened. I would have liked to build one!
Believe Huffstutler has sold the company on again
So, not only do you race the most nimble, powerful and badass small boats, but you're also a commercial pilot????
I think it's time for you to start telling us some of your background. Ya think ya know a guy...... Lol!!
Lol I’ve talked about it in some of my old videos. Former Navy F/A-18 pilot and now in the airlines for 16 years. Boats & Airplanes!!!
@@JollyRogerAviation I must have been daydreaming when those things came up. I remember hearing you say former Navy, but I totally missed all the cool shit that went along with that. Honestly, the F/A-18 explains your love for jet boat racing. Lol!
Those shots of you guys flying low and fast looked like you were literally driving uphill!! Awesome video Eric!! Keep em coming brother!!
And thank you for your service, sir!
I had to watch it again! At 16:37 how much air would you say is between your ass and the mountain??
Sheesh!! Made my butthole pucker and I'm safely sitting in my recliner! Hahaha!!!
That was an amazing shot!
Would like to have heard the plane instead of all the BS.....all the verbiage could have been in the text. Really cool plane though.
Appreciate the feedback
16:39 😳💩
🤣
Yeah, knowing the rules is a good idea…..
Lol yep